The Art Of Asking

Author : Amanda Palmer
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-11
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781455581078

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FOREWORD BY BRENE BROWN and POSTSCRIPT FROM BRAIN PICKINGS CREATOR MARIA POPOVA Rock star, crowdfunding pioneer, and TED speaker Amanda Palmer knows all about asking. Performing as a living statue in a wedding dress, she wordlessly asked thousands of passersby for their dollars. When she became a singer, songwriter, and musician, she was not afraid to ask her audience to support her as she surfed the crowd (and slept on their couches while touring). And when she left her record label to strike out on her own, she asked her fans to support her in making an album, leading to the world's most successful music Kickstarter. Even while Amanda is both celebrated and attacked for her fearlessness in asking for help, she finds that there are important things she cannot ask for-as a musician, as a friend, and as a wife. She learns that she isn't alone in this, that so many people are afraid to ask for help, and it paralyzes their lives and relationships. In this groundbreaking book, she explores these barriers in her own life and in the lives of those around her, and discovers the emotional, philosophical, and practical aspects of THE ART OF ASKING. Part manifesto, part revelation, this is the story of an artist struggling with the new rules of exchange in the twenty-first century, both on and off the Internet. THE ART OF ASKING will inspire readers to rethink their own ideas about asking, giving, art, and love.

Author : Terry J. Fadem
Publisher : FT Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780132703796

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Ask the Right Questions in the Right Ways...And Get the Answers You Need to Succeed! Discover the core questions that every manager needs to master...how to avoid the mistakes business questioners make most often...ten simple rules for asking every question more effectively. Learn how to ask tough questions and take control of tough situations...use questions to promote innovation, drive change, identify hidden problems, and get failing projects back on track. Ask better questions, get better answers, achieve better results! “Required reading for every leader who wishes to see his or herorganization flourish and career progress.” Garry A. Neil, MD, Corporate Vice President, Johnson & Johnson “Asking, listening, understanding the real meaning of the answers, and taking actions based on facts are really the essence of managing. This book has helped me in connecting the dots in my understanding (and lack thereof) of why things really did not work the way I expected them to.” Pradip Banerjee, PhD, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Xybion; retired partner, Accenture “The framework and techniques provide outstanding ideas for executives to both gain better information and develop the analytical skills of their teams.” Terry Hisey, Vice Chairman and US Life Sciences Leader, Deloitte We’ve all met the corporate inquisitor: the individual whose questions seem primarily intended to terrify the victim. The right goal is to solve the problem--and to build a more effective, collaborative organization where everyone learns from experience, and nobody’s too intimidated to tell the truth. That means asking the right questions in the right ways. This book will teach you how to do precisely that. Terry J. Fadem shows how to choose the right questions and avoid questions that guarantee obvious, useless answers...how to help people give you the information you need...how to use body language to ask questions more effectively...how to ask the innovative or neglected questions that uncover real issues and solutions. You’ll learn how to adopt the attributes of a good questioner...set a goal for every question...use your personal style more effectively...ask tough questions, elicit dissent, react to surprises, overcome evasions, and more. Becoming a better questioner may be the most powerful thing you can do right now to improve your managerial effectiveness--and this book gives you all the insights, tools, and techniques you’ll need to get there. Evaluate your current “questioning” skills... ...then systematically improve them Choose better questions... ...and ask them the right way Ask tough questions more effectively Get at the truth, uncover the real problem, and solve it Master the crucial nonverbal aspects of asking questions Finding your best style and the right body language

Author : Edgar H. Schein
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781609949839

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Humble Inquiry by Edgar H. Schein Pdf

Communication is essential in a healthy organization. But all too often when we interact with people—especially those who report to us—we simply tell them what we think they need to know. This shuts them down. To generate bold new ideas, to avoid disastrous mistakes, to develop agility and flexibility, we need to practice Humble Inquiry. Ed Schein defines Humble Inquiry as “the fine art of drawing someone out, of asking questions to which you do not know the answer, of building a relationship based on curiosity and interest in the other person.” In this seminal work, Schein contrasts Humble Inquiry with other kinds of inquiry, shows the benefits Humble Inquiry provides in many different settings, and offers advice on overcoming the cultural, organizational, and psychological barriers that keep us from practicing it.

Author : Stanley Le Baron Payne
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781400858064

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While the statisticians are trying to knock a few tenths off the statistical error, says Mr. Payne, errors of tens of percents occur because of bad question wording. Mr. Payne's shrewd critique of the problems of asking questions reveals much about the nature of language and words, and a good deal about the public who must answer the poller's questions. For public opinion pollers, census takers, advertising copywriters, and survey makers of all kinds this book will be a tool for the achievement of more reliable results. Originally published in 1951. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Author : Stanley L. Payne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:474750234

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Author : Judy Barber
Publisher : Cabal Group Limited
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Career development
ISBN : 9781905430079

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Good Question! by Judy Barber Pdf

This book brings together some of the favorite questions used by 28 of the sharpest minds in business and personal development today and will enable readers to have truly transformational conversations. (Self-Help)

Author : Caroline McEnery
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Personnel management
ISBN : 1781192715

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The Art of Asking the Right Questions by Caroline McEnery Pdf

Author : Georges Perec
Publisher : Verso Books
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781784786564

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The Art of Asking Your Boss for a Raise by Georges Perec Pdf

Darkly funny account of the office worker’s mindset by the celebrated French novelist A long-suffering employee in a big corporation has summoned up the courage to ask for a raise. But as he runs through the looming encounter in his mind, his neuroses come to the surface: What is the best day to see the boss? What if he doesn’t offer you a seat when you go into his office? The Art of Asking Your Boss for a Raise is a hilarious account of an employee losing his identity—and possibly his sanity—as he tries to put on the most acceptable face for the corporate world,with its rigid hierarchies and hostility to new ideas. If he follows a certain course of action, so this logic goes, he will succeed—but, in accepting these conditions, are his attempts to challenge his world of work doomed from the outset? Neurotic and pessimistic, yet endearing, comic and never less than entertaining, Perec’s Woody Allen-esque underling presents an acute and penetrating vision of the world of office work, as pertinent today as it was when it was written in 1968.

Author : Susan McPherson
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781260469899

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The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships by Susan McPherson Pdf

Named a Best Business Book of 2021 by Soundview Magazine Reclaim the power of genuine human connection Networking is often considered a necessary evil for all working professionals. With social media platforms like Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at our disposal, reaching potential investors or employers is much easier. Yet, these connections often feel transactional, agenda-driven, and dehumanizing, leaving professionals feeling burnt out and stressed out. Instead, we should connect on a human level and build authentic relationships beyond securing a new job or a new investor for your next big idea. To build real and meaningful networking contacts, we need to go back to basics, remembering that technology is a tool and more than just a means to an end. We need to tap into our humanity and learn to be more intentional and authentic. As a “serial connector” and communications expert, Susan McPherson has a lifetime of experience building genuine connections in and out of work. Her methodology is broken down into three simple steps: Gather: Instead of waiting for the perfect networking opportunity to come to you, think outside the box and create your own opportunity. Host your own dinner party, join a local meet-up group, or volunteer at your neighborhood food pantry. Ask: Instead of leading with our own rehearsed elevator pitches asking for help, ask to help, opening the door to share resources, experience, contacts, and perspectives that add diversity to your own vision. Do: Turn new connections into meaningful relationships by taking these newly formed relationships deeper. Follow through on the promises you made and keep in touch. Woven together with helpful tips and useful advice on making the most out of every step, this book draws on McPherson’s own experience as a renowned “serial connector,” as well as the real life success stories of friends and clients. Filled with humor, humility, and wisdom, The Lost Art of Connecting is the handbook we all need to foster personal and professional relationships that blur the lines between work and play—and enrich our lives in every way.

Author : Linda Elder,Richard Paul
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 55 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781538133804

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The Art of Asking Essential Questions by Linda Elder,Richard Paul Pdf

This volume of the Thinker’s Guide Library addresses the vital role of questions in every area of life. As readers develop a questioning mind, they also come to a better understanding of the world and of themselves. This book illustrates how well developed questions lead to deeper knowledge and counteract dangerous ignorance.

Author : George Smith
Publisher : The White Lion Press Limited
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 095189711X

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Asking Properly by George Smith Pdf

Author : Edgar H. Schein,Peter A. Schein
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781523092642

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Humble Inquiry, Second Edition by Edgar H. Schein,Peter A. Schein Pdf

This worldwide bestseller offers simple guidance for building the kind of open and trusting relationships vital for tackling global systemic challenges and developing adaptive, innovative organizations—over 200,000 copies sold and translated into seventeen languages! We live, say Edgar and Peter Schein, in a culture of “tell.” All too often we tell others what we think they need to know or should do. But whether we are leading or following, what matters most is we get to the truth. We have to develop a commitment to sharing vital facts and identifying faulty assumptions—it can mean the difference between success and failure. This is why we need Humble Inquiry more than ever. The Scheins define Humble Inquiry as “the gentle art of drawing someone out, of asking questions to which you do not know the answer, of building relationships based on curiosity and interest in the other person.” It was inspired by Edgar's twenty years of work in high-hazard industries and the health-care system, where honest communication can literally mean the difference between life and death. In this new edition the authors look at how Humble Inquiry differs from other kinds of inquiry, offer examples of it in action, and show how to overcome the barriers that keep us telling when we should be asking. This edition offers a deepening and broadening of this concept, seeing it as not just a way of posing questions but an entire attitude that includes better listening, better responding to what others are trying to tell us, and better revealing of ourselves. Packed with case examples and a full chapter of exercises and simulations, this is a major contribution to how we see human conversational dynamics and relationships, presented in a compact, personal, and eminently practical way.

Author : Dave Eggers,Henry Louis Gates,Daniel Moulthrop,Ninive Clements Calegari
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781458784384

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Teachers Have it Easy by Dave Eggers,Henry Louis Gates,Daniel Moulthrop,Ninive Clements Calegari Pdf

Since its initial publication and multiple reprints in hardcover in 2005, Teachers Have It Easy has attracted the attention of teachers nationwide, appearing on the New York Times extended bestseller list, C-SPAN, and NPR's Marketplace, in additio...

Author : Cheryl Mendelson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 900 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2005-05-17
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780743272865

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Home Comforts by Cheryl Mendelson Pdf

Home Comforts is something new. For the first time in nearly a century, a sole author has written a comprehensive book about housekeeping.

Author : Linda Elder,Richard Paul
Publisher : Thinker's Guide Library
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Analysis (Philosophy)
ISBN : 0944583164

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The Miniature Guide to the Art of Asking Essential Questions by Linda Elder,Richard Paul Pdf

This volume of the Thinker's Guide Library addresses the vital role of questions in every area of life. As readers develop a questioning mind, they also come to a better understanding of the world and of themselves. This book illustrates how well developed questions lead to deeper knowledge and counteract dangerous ignorance.